Siena Tavern
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Siena Tavern has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. Siena Tavern was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR (CRUDO COFFEE STATION). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE MAIN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE REAR CRUDO COFFEE STATION (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.OBSERVED 1 CONTAINER OF COOKED OCTOPUS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.7F-51.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND FOUND STORING A BAKING SPATULA INSIDE SAID HAND SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLERS WERE ACTIVELY COOKING FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE BAR AREAS AND AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR (CRUDO COFFEE STATION). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE MAIN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.3-60.6F(CHICKEN SAUCE 60.6F, LASAGNA 45.7F, BOLONGESE 48.6F, VEAL STOCK 45.3F AND BECHEAMEL, CONTAINS CREAM 46.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $777 WEIGHING 310LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PASTA PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED ON EACH BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES LINED WITH ITEM THAT IS NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE: DUCT TAPE ON SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STRING USED TO TIE CRACKS ON DUNNAGE RACKS AND DRYING RACKS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SURFACES THAT ARE NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-403.11: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES IN SEALED CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE GLASSWARE AT THE SMALL FRONT AREA SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR THE STORAGE AND CONSUMPTION OF EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PASTA PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED ON EACH BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES LINED WITH ITEM THAT IS NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE: DUCT TAPE ON SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STRING USED TO TIE CRACKS ON DUNNAGE RACKS AND DRYING RACKS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SURFACES THAT ARE NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES IN SEALED CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE GLASSWARE AT THE SMALL FRONT AREA SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR THE STORAGE AND CONSUMPTION OF EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING: LASAGNA IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 50.7F, GRILLED ONIONS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE COOLER AT 72.5F, RAW BEEF PATTIES AT THE MAIN COOK LINE COOLER AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AND DENATURED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 20.0 LBS. VALUED APPROXIMATELY $115.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DROP PLATE AND REAR INTEIOR CAVITY OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH PINK RESIDUE AND NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF ICE MACHINE, DRAIN AND DISCARD ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PASTA PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED ON EACH BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES LINED WITH ITEM THAT IS NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE: DUCT TAPE ON SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STRING USED TO TIE CRACKS ON DUNNAGE RACKS AND DRYING RACKS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SURFACES THAT ARE NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; 13LBS OF BOLOGNESE MEAT SAUCE MEASURED AT 50.2F, 15LBS OF LASAGNA MEASURED BETWEEN 63-65F, 1LB OF RAW BEEF MEASURED AT 49.3F, 15LBS OF LAMB ROAST MEASURED AT 50.3F. APPROXIMATELY 44LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $155. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS CONTAINER OF WATER STORED IN HANDSINK MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. MANAGER RELOCATED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT FRONT PIZZA STATION HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT MAIN BAR AND FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA HAND SNKS. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN GLUE BOARD STORED IN BOILER ROOM. FACILITY MUST DISCARD.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ESPRESSO MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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50
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2373719 DATED 6/15/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERRTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PASTA AND CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA AND BAR BLOCKED WITH CANS AND CONTAINERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPXOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND PIZZA OVEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR TURNS OFF WHEN PLUGGED INTO ELECTRICAL OUTLET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY A DOZEN FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 15, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN ROLL TOP COOLERS ALONG THE MAIN PREP LINE IN REAR KITCHEN: GARLIC AIOLI AT 68.7F, GARLIC AIOLI AT 62.6F, AND LOBSTER SAUCE AT 58.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $7. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE MAIN PREP LINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUTHERN MOST WASH BOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 86.7 WHILE ALL OTHER WASH BOWL SINKS WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL WASHBOWLS ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100F.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 30 LBS OF COOKED LARGE PIECES OF PORK ROAST AND 30 LBS OF BEEF BASE SAUCE STORED AT 53.4-54.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE NOT HOLDING A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT ARRANGED IN AWAY TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE FOR PROPER COOLING.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, BROKEN COOLER TOP COVERS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION , LEAKY PIPE UNDER REAR ONE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the prep cooler: 3lbs of shrimp @ 60.4F; 2.5lbs of calamari @ 46.4F; and 3lbs of sausage @ 72.3F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods, totaling in value @ $53. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed standing water and dirt build up in the gaps in between tiles in the floor of the rear prep room, behind crudo bar/pizza bar and also in employee restroom in kitchen. Must regrout to make floors smooth and easily cleanable. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same Observed standing water on floor at front, main bar and in dish area. Must keep all floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust build up on vent cover in ceiling above the employee dressing area (where lockers are). Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found slow draining sinks in the crudo bar and in the main bar in dining room. Must repair all plumbing. Found pipe under hand sink in main bar leaking onto floor. Must repair and maintain same.
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLERS #2 AND #6 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAR GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED AT COAT ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE LEMON/LIME PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CEILING LIGHT COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Mar 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED AT PIZZA PREP. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AROUND HANDLES, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE POTATO CUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT MAIN BAR ENTRANCE AREA, PIZZA PREP AREA AND UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS WASHBOWL SINKS. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL SYRUP CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. CHEF ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR ALL SYRUP CONTAINERS DURING INSPECTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CHEF ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CELAN THE VENT COVER DURING INSPECTION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE OUT OF TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CRUDO BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. ALSO SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Dec 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES NOT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEES MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND BACK WITH GLOVES ON, GOING TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND BACK WITH GLOVES ON, NOT CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE STATION TO ANOTHER AND TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS WHEN EVER GLOVES ARE CHANGED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BACK CRUDO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO WORN OUT KNOBS ON BOTH FAUCETS AND WATER IS TURN ON BUT FROM THE MIXING VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASH SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SEAFOOD,CHICKEN,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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May 5, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH SANITIZER READING 0PPM (QUARTZ). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB FOR MAINTENANCE. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AT ABOUT 3:00 PM AND REPAIRED THE DISH WASHER.SANITIZER IS NOW READING 200 PPM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LIDS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN WITH SLIGHT DIRT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAINS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER ON FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS OBTAINED, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT DEPT APPROVAL, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR MACHINE USE APPROVAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT BAR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
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Jan 8, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NO SNEEZE GUARD AT PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Siena Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Siena Tavern on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Siena Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Siena Tavern.
Has Siena Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Siena Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Siena Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Siena Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Siena Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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